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May 16, 1990 was the 136th day of the year 1990, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 16, 1990 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 16, 1990, who was born and died on May 16, 1990, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1990, which were the most popular songs (ex. Vogue by Madonna), movies (e.g. Back to the Future Part III, directed by Robert Zemeckis), TV series (e.g. Jeeves And Wooster) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1990 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 1990?
- May 16, 1990: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 1990?
- May 16, 1990: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 1990: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 1990: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 16, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 1990?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1990?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 1990?
What day of the week was May 16, 1990?
May 16, 1990 was a Wednesday and it was the 136th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 16, 1990 can also be written as 5/16/1990 in the US and as 16/5/1990 in UK and Europe.
May 16, 1990: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1990:
- Juventus wins 19th uefa cup in avellino.
May 16, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 16, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 1990 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 16, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1990 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 1990 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on May 16, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 01:04 am and setting at 12:18 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 09, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Jun 08, 1990.
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Who was born on May 16, 1990?
Famous people born on May 16, 1990:
![Thomas Brodie-Sangster]()
Thomas Brodie-SangsterThomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
- Darko Šarović
Serbian sprinter.
- Omar Strong
American basketball player.
- Amanda Carreras
Gibraltarian tennis player.
- Charlotte Crosby
English television personality.
- Victoria Clydesdale
Scotch child murdered in dunblane school massacre.
- Omari Johnson
- Ognjen Kuzmić
- Mickaël Le Bihan
- Rasmus Lindkvist
- Gizem Memiç
- Alberto Perea Correoso
- Willie Reed
- Ben Smith
- Gianfranco Terrin
- Cecilia Zublena
- Viktor Maier
- Deniz Akdeniz
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
![Megan Fox]()
Megan FoxAmerican actress and model.
![Pierce Brosnan]()
Pierce BrosnanHe is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
![Janet Jackson]()
Janet JacksonAmerican actress and recording artist.
![Melanie Lynskey]()
Melanie LynskeyMelanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.
![Tori Spelling]()
Tori SpellingAmerican actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Joseph Morgan]()
Joseph MorganJoseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...
![David Boreanaz]()
David BoreanazDavid boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
![Danny Trejo]()
Danny TrejoDanny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
![Debra Winger]()
Debra WingerAmerican actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.
May 16, 1990: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 33 years 11 months old,
or 407 months and 2 days old,
or 1770 weeks and 1 day old,
or 12391 days old,
if you were born on May 16, 1990.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1990?
There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1990?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 16, 1990.
May 16, 1990: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1990:
![Jim Henson]()
Jim HensonAmerican puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
- Sammy Davis Jr
American entertainer, golden boy, dies of throat cancer at 64.
- Fernando Claudín
- Eduardo Mateo
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
![Andy Kaufman]()
Andy KaufmanAmerican actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
![Ronnie James Dio]()
Ronnie James DioAmerican heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
![Alain Cuny]()
Alain CunyFrench actor.
![Irwin Shaw]()
Irwin ShawAmerican writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
![Marisa Mell]()
Marisa MellAustrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.
- Verley Tinsley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Camala Markandaya
Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
- Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans
Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.
May 16, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 1990:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 1990:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 1990:
- Saint HonorT of Amiens
- Saint Andrew Bobola
- Saint Ubaldus
- Saint Simon Stock
- Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
- Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
May 16, 1990: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 1990 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 16, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1990 was Vogue by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 16, 1990: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1990 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Vogue
- Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U
- Heart - All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You
- Wilson Phillips - Hold On
- Linear - Sending All My Love
May 16, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1990 was Killer by Adamski, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 16, 1990: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1990 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Adamski - Killer
- Kylie Minogue - Better The Devil You Know
- Paula Abdul With The Wild Pair - Opposites Attract
- The Adventures Of Stevie V - Dirty Cash
May 16, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1990 was Rub You The Right Way by Johnny Gill, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 16, 1990: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 16, 1990 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Johnny Gill - Rub You The Right Way
- En Vogue - Hold On
- Janet Jackson - Alright
- Freddie Jackson - All Over You (From "Def By Temptation")
- Soul II Soul - Get A Life
May 16, 1990: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 16, 1990 was Quien Como Tu by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 16, 1990: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 16, 1990 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Ana Gabriel - Quien Como Tu
- Rudy La Scala - El Carino Es Como Una Flor
- Roberto Carlos - Abre Las Ventanas Al Amor
- Luis Angel - Flor Dormida
- Ricardo Montaner - Me Va A Extranar
May 16, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 1990 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Back to the Future Part III
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen, Thomas F. Wilson
Country: United States of America
The Witches
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Nicolas Roeg
Starring: Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher, Rowan Atkinson
Country: United States of America
Fire Birds
Release year: 1990
Directed by: David Green
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tommy Lee Jones, Sean Young, Bryan Kestner
Dances With Wolves
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Kevin Costner
Wild at Heart
Release year: 1990
Directed by: David Lynch
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Laura Dern, Willem Dafoe, J.E. Freeman
Country: United States of America
May 16, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 16, 1990 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Jeeves and Wooster
Release year: 1990
Starring: Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Round the Twist
Release year: 1990
Country: Australia
Gossip
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Davis Guggenheim
Opportunity Knocks
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Donald Petrie
May 16, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 1990 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Gold Coast
By: Nelson DeMille
The Gold Coast is a stretch of Long Island's North Shore that once housed the most wealth and power.
Barbarians At The Gate
By: Bryan Burrough and John Helyar
"One of the most compelling and powerful accounts of what happened in corporate America and Wall Street during the 1980's ."--New York Times Book ReviewA #1 New York Times bestseller, and perhaps the best.
Means Of Ascent
By: Robert A. Caro
Robert A. Caro continues to live the life of Lyndon Johnson. It began with The Path to Power, which was also a National Book Critics Circle Award winner.
September
By: Rosamunde Pilcher
You will never forget Rosemunde Pilcher's Scotland...where greenery flourishes, bills are purple and the lochs sparkle with the bright blue sky.
May 16, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 16, 1990 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dragon Lord
The Amazing Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin
Final Lap 2
Air Inferno
Days of Thunder
Who was the US President on May 16, 1990?
On May 16, 1990 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1990?
On May 16, 1990 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 1990?
On May 16, 1990 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 16th?
May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
- 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),
What happened in 1990?
1990 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Houston scores most points against Cleveland, Oilers 58, Browns 14
- Oakland Athletics sweep Red Sox in 4 games to win ALCS
- New York City MTA stops token redemption at subway stations
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What was the calendar for May 1990?
May 1990 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
